Dave Does History

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most legendary naval battles of the American Revolution—the Battle of Flamborough Head. Join us as we explore the incredible story of John Paul Jones, the daring naval captain who took the fight to British shores on September 23, 1779. With his back against the wall and his ship falling apart, Jones delivered his famous line, “I have not yet begun to f...

On September 22, 1776 , Hale faced the gallows at the hands of the British, but his bravery and famous last words—"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country"—cemented his place in history. We explore Hale's early life, his fateful decision to volunteer for a dangerous spy mission, and the circumstances of his capture and execution. Join us as we discuss how his le...

H.G. Wells, born on September 21, 1866, was a pioneering science fiction writer and social thinker whose works, such as *The Time Machine* and *The War of the Worlds*, explored the future of humanity, technological progress, and societal issues, leaving a lasting legacy in both literature and political discourse.

Is you sat down to read your Daily Oklahoman the next morning, you might have thought that September 20, 1963 was just your average day during the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement. It wasn't...

On September 19, 1940, a member of the Polish resistance allows himself to be captured and sent to Auschwitz. His purpose was to both gather intelligence and to organize resistance. Witold Pilecki's activities to oppose evil are legendary...

One of the lessor known, yet most effective of the American Founders and Framers, George Read was one of only two people to sign all four great American State papers, the Olive Branch Petition, the Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, was born this day, September 18, 1733...

On this special Constitution Day episode of Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman takes us back to September 17, 1787 , when the framers of the U.S. Constitution gathered for one final act—signing the document that would define the nation. Through vivid storytelling, Dave delves into the tense atmosphere in the room, where not all delegates were in agreement. He examines the optimism of...

The life, career and legacy of one of the greatest actresses of all time, Lauren Bacall...

Born on September 15, 1254, Marco Polo goes on to discover the world!

William McKinley, the energetic and beloved President, passes after being shot by an assassain...

Cesare Borgia, born on September 13, 1475, is one of the most enigmatic and controversial figures of the Italian Renaissance, a man whose life of ambition, power, and intrigue captivated his contemporaries and continues to fascinate historians today. As the illegitimate son of Pope Alexander VI, Cesare’s early years were marked by a rise to both ecclesiastical and military power, but his thirst fo...

The Battle at Marathon gives Greece its first victory over Persia, and then enters our modern lexicon to describe a challenging or enduring activity that requires sustained effort, patience and endurance.

The September 11, 1857 attack by Mormons on a peaceful group of travelers leads to high tensions in the Utah Territory between the Mormons and the Government. It also becomes the basis for the first Sherlock Holmes story published in 1887...

On this episode of Dave Does History , Dave Bowman takes us back to the post-Revolutionary War era of America, a time when the new nation was struggling to find its footing. Contrary to the idyllic vision many have of early America, life was far from perfect. Economic chaos, political instability, and the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation left the young country in disarray. From state ta...

Ignited on September, 9, 1739 in South Carolina, the Stono rebellion stands as a reminder that the fight for freedom was difficult, costly and lengthy...

The worst peacetime disaster in US Navy history happens on September 8, 1923, as seven US Navy Destroyers are lost due to a navigational error

The attack by the submersible Turtle on HMS Eagle during the American Revolutionary War

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating discovery of "Portrait of a Girl", a painting that recently sold at auction for over $1.4 million, and which some experts believe may be an unknown Rembrandt original. Found in a dusty attic in Camden, Maine, this mysterious portrait has captured the art world's imagination. We’ll explore the journey of the painting from obscurity to the...

The attack on Israeli Athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games

The life and times of King Louis XIV, the "Sun King" of France who reigned for 72 years...

September 4, 1941 - A Nazi U-boat fires on a US Navy Destroyer for the first time

02 September 44bce - Cicero launches his verbal attacks on Marc Anthony...

September 1, 1939 - Germany invades Poland and begins World War II

The life and times of the Roman emperor Caligula

In the latest episode of “Dave Does History” on *Bill Mick Live*, historian Dave Bowman sheds light on one of the more obscure figures in American presidential history: Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States. Often overlooked in the grand tapestry of U.S. history, Harrison’s legacy is much more significant than most realize. Bowman’s deep dive into Harrison’s life and presidenc...